THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
VICTIM ADVOCATE-Part-time/PRNs also needed
POSITION DESCRIPTION
It is the responsibility of every Shelter employee to uphold the mission of our agency. To build a peaceful community by providing safety, education, and supportive services while empowering survivors and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, it is the expectation that all staff will communicate ethically and engage in providing excellent customer service. It is also an expectation that on the individual level all staff members will work to further their personal capacity to foster an environment of cultural inclusivity and sensitivity that is the foundation for all our work.
The description defines areas for which an individual has primary responsibility and is not intended to limit the scope of the job in any way.
The primary responsibility of the Victim Advocate is:
· Providing advocacy and support to women and children who access shelter services.
· Providing crisis line management and intervention.
Respond to hospital for Sexual Assault Advocacy.
· Maintaining all aspects of daily house operations
· Completing all shift responsibilities
Additional Duties Include:
· Assisting with household tasks
· Maintaining a safe and supportive Shelter
· Complete all required shift documentation
· Maintaining necessary client observation documentation
· Supporting women with daily living tasks
· Assisting with the operations of donations and maintaining the donation room
· Assisting all program staff in completing client goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree in Human Services, Sociology, or related field highly preferred
- Previous experience in the field of sexual assault/domestic violence preferred.
- Previous experience in community resources and applicability to client needs preferred.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to persons of all backgrounds and ages.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional behavior.
- Ability to work under pressure and react rationally in crisis situations.
- Ability to manage a multi-line crisis phone.
- Ability to work various shifts as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet overnight and on-call requirements
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to persons of all backgrounds and ages.
Immediate Supervisor: Shelter Manager
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The services, programs, and facilities of The Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.; are operated on a non-discriminatory basis. This policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person